Prerequisites: Students must be at least 18 years old upon program completion. Students must be a high school graduate or have your GED. Those that are still in high school must provide a letter of recommendation from the school principal or guidance counselor before acceptance. CPR certification is NOT required to enroll as this is taught in the EMT class. High-speed Internet, a computer with speakers, webcam and the ability to print and email are required. Students will also be required to bring in a laptop to every class.

Students are required to obtain and bring into class of proof health insurance and the following immunizations by the 2nd week of class. They are:

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): either proof of MMR immunization within the last 8 years or a positive titer (a blood draw showing that immunization already exists).

Tetanus (DT, DPT or TD): immunization must be within the last 10 years.

Hepatitis B vaccine series: documentation showing that the Hepatitis B series of immunizations (total of three doses) has been started by the end of the first month of class, or, documentation showing a positive Hep B titer.

Recent Flu Shot: some clinical sites may require this depending on the status of the flu season

Negative TB test. Negative TB skin test (PPD): skin test date must be less than 6 months before beginning your clinical rotation. Persons with a history of a positive PPD must provide documentation of a recent chest x-ray and a review of symptoms within the past 12 months. If a chest x-ray is abnormal, clinician clearance must also be provided.

Certification: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs test for EMT certification.